Summary
Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
U.S. manufacturers have spent much of the past two years adjusting to a changing tariff environment. Another round of tariffs has added to that challenge. Beginning September 8, Canada imposed new counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S....
The fight against aquatic invasive species, such as the asian carp and sea lamprey, isn’t just about protecting the environment, it is defending a multi-billion dollar global market. Non-native species like the quagga and zebra mussels threaten a $7 billion Great...
Tariffs usually enter the leadership conversation as a cost problem. Finance models the exposure. Procurement reviews supplier options. Commercial teams evaluate customer pricing. The business decides whether it can absorb the cost, pass it through, shift production,...
New U.S.-Canada tariffs are increasing costs and supply-chain uncertainty. Learn what manufacturers should consider for pricing, margins and planning.
Michigan’s growing Blue Economy is creating opportunities for water-tech startups to commercialize sensors, marine robotics and other technologies that protect the Great Lakes, supported by university R&D, real-world testing facilities, incubators and Michigan SBDC resources.
Tariffs are more than a cost challenge—they expose whether an organization has the operational discipline, cross-functional alignment, and execution capability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure.
